TMG IRIS Consultant Biography
TMG IRIS Consultant Name: Patty Koestler
Joined TMG: December 2015
Phone Number: 844-864-8987
Email: IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com
Location & Experience
Other Experience:
Prior to coming to TMG, I have worked in many different human service fields such as social services, the police department and being a volunteer guardian. Therefore, I have experience working with individuals living with disabilities of all ages. I enjoy working for TMG because having been a caregiver for my mother, I have gained knowledge in where to find helpful resources and the benefits of partnering with others. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading murder mysteries, completing Sudoku puzzles and playing mahjong on the computer.
County/Region I'm Familiar with: Grant
Languages or Communication Skills: English
More About Me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
Together we would look at your natural supports and find resources that could fill in where your natural supports are unable to assist you. It all comes down to you. You make the decision on who you would like to provide the supports, what supports you need and I would be here to partner with you to make it happen.
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I am a big believer that living our lives the way we want to live and where we want to live, should be the person's decision. Partnering with people to receive the services they need to help them stay in their homes is my favorite job duty.
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
I have always worked in the human service field such as babysitting as a teenager and helping my grandmother as a young adult. My employment history includes dispatching at police departments, determining benefits (food stamps, medical assistance, fuel assistance) at social services, and partnering with individuals in IRIS. Being a single parent I had to overcome many obstacles and find a variety of resources to assist my family including learning to barter. Being a volunteer guardian, volunteer POA of Finance, and taking care of my mother has given me knowledge of many resources.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my family including my two dogs, Lucy and Maddie. I love to read murder mysteries and love stories. I enjoy relaxing while completing a Sudoku puzzle or playing bingo and mahjong on the computer.
